lapua

  1. M

    .375 cheytac vs 338 lapua

    I know there is a big difference between these cartridges as far as range goes. I want to build a ELR rifle and am trying to decide. On average, how much of a difference is there in weight for the rifle itself between these? Can they be built to similar weights, or is it like a .50 and they...
  2. P

    338 lapua cartridge oal vs magazine

    I am shooting a 338 lapua using AI magazines. I find my oal is limited by my magazines 3.5" maximum. Once I drop a 300 grain bullet and 94gr of H1000 I am concerned that I will not be able to get an accurate load. I still need to break in the barrel, chrono the loads and of course measure the...
  3. clo

    Lapua 155 Scennars 308 @ Powder Valley

    PV has them in stock. Just bought 1k.
  4. Irelander

    New Lapua brass

    I have been reloading for about a year or so and I have always shot Federal Premium factory loads and used the brass for reloading. Well I just got my first box of new Lapua brass and I am wondering if I need to prep them? Should I do the usual clean-> size-> trim-> debur-> chamfer-> ... or...
  5. 19818119

    6.5x47 Lapua v .243 Win

    Gents, I'm trying to decide between the 6.5x47 Lapua and the .243 that will compliment my .308 Surgeon build. For those who own both what would you suggest and why. I'm leaning towards getting a .243 barrel and using 115 Dtac's at this stage. Will theses feed from M5 Mags? I'm assuming I...
  6. david walter

    338 RUM vs. 338 Lapua

    Is there any real advantage to the 338 Lapua over the 338 RUM? Velocities look similar. Is accuracy similar, as well? I concede that the brass on the Lapua might be better. What else?
  7. E

    Badger 338 Lapua Action

    Anybody had their rifle built on this action yet? I know the first run only had 100 actions available but would like to see the finished product. Ed
  8. BgBmBoo

    **.243 load w/105 Lapua SC, 115DTAC, & 115VLD's**

    Hi gang. Need some help here. Trying to find some load data for the following: Lapua 105 SC BTHP Tubb 115 DTAC Berger 115VLD's The only info I can find is for the Lapua using Vihtavuori....I would like to use something different. So how does one go about substituting powder and where to...
  9. Hasgun Willtravel

    The Pierce 6.5x47 Lapua build is here!!!

    Whent in to the shop to pay my last payment Friday and turns out, they were just going to call me. Build time, includig custom action was just a hair over 3 months, most of wich, was barrel wait time. Specs: John Pierce Custom Tac Repeater Action (http://www.pierceengineeringltd.com)...
  10. uvson

    Range Report G7 and Lapua's 170-gr Lock Base

    Hi, I'm looking for the BC G7 for the Lapua's 170-gr Lock Base. I would like to compare to Lapua's 155-gr Scenar with ballistic explorer I have 878m/s (verified) with the 155gr and nearly 820m/s with the 170gr, but wich choose!! Thank you
  11. C

    Lapua factory Subsonic ammo

    Does anyone know what powder they use? the COAL is 2.625" and the powder seems to be packed fairly tight.
  12. 3

    Who has Lapua 155 Scenars in stock?

    Does anyone know if anybody has Lapua 155 Scenars in stock other than Midway?
  13. I

    dfar's deal on 338LM lapua brass

    FYI-If you looking for a bargain on new 338 lapua magnum brass check out the price below from Connecticut Firearms & Tactical, $179 per 100rd box, best price i've seen [i just bought a few myself...] <span style="font-style: italic">Here is what I have left. Place an order now for the next...
  14. P

    Process to make 338 Norma Mag From .338 Lapua ?

    What are the steps involved to make .338 Norma Magnum Brass form .338 Lapua Brass. I have opted to chamber for the .338 Norma Magnum and give it a whirl................ cheers PC.
  15. M

    408 windrunner vs 338 lapua

    hey got a good deal on a 408 cheytac edm windrunner but was curious if it really has the capabilities advertised 2500 meters. unless this cartridge can run circles around my 338 lapua i dont want to waste the money to simply go another 200 yards.
  16. P

    Lapua components in stock

    Just a heads up in case you guys don't check the Commercial Sales section, Darin/dfar with CFT has some Lapua components in stock that are left over from his last shipment at quite amazing prices: http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthreads.php?ubb=showflat&Number=1174260 <div...
  17. Mag 300

    anyone shooting 338 lapua touching or in the lands

    I just got a 338 lapua and its shooting a 3" group at 600 yards. when I got it used factory loads to zero it and sight her in now at home I took the COAL measuements and there shorter and the factor loads I was using bu .020 so the rifle was shooting lights out with the bullet jammed into the...
  18. J

    Recommendations for 6.5x47 lapua barrel

    Hey guys, I am in the middle of building a new rifle and have decided to go the 6.5x47 lapua route. I have a Rem700 SA which will reside in an AICS stock. My question is what barrel manufacture do most recommend, length, twist etc.? Any help would be appreciated. Thanks...
  19. Mag 300

    Lawton 338 lapua shooting results

    I recently traded for an as new custom rifle , Lawton repeating action Manners t-2 stock Lawton barrel 30" Lawton brake Picked up the rifle yesterday and took it to the range " beautiful by the way" installed a Nightforce 5.5x25 NSX scope mil / mil and started zeroing in three shots zero'd...
  20. K

    338 Lapua Sanity Check

    Hello all, I am looking for some sanity checking on my 338LM loads for my trg42. I am using a 250 grain Scenar and either VV N560 and H4831sc, Lapua brass and GM215M primers. For the H4831SC starting load is 82 grains working up to around 90 (trying to get around 2950-3000fps if possible)...